NEWLY-PROMOTED Berinsfield began life in the Premier League of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League with a 5-1 home win over Gladiators, writes PETE EWINS.

Berinsfield’s Craig Mace (8,670) won the first leg, before Paul Butcher levelled.

Geoff Mace (10,330) and John Boal made it 3-1, before the hosts clinched both pairs matches.

Mike Jones top-scored in Vikings A’s 6-0 victory over Masons B.

Billy Hill (5,930) and Richard Garrett (6,500) helped Democrats to a 5-1 win at Gladiators B .

Alan Lowe (5,810), Mick Murphy, Martyn Wood and Dave Rose helped Masons A beat Vikings B by the same scoreline.